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6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off Private medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
£1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD Certificate and advanced learning support & Access to Vetlexicon online resources World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
BVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees
Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies) Retail discounts and cashback offers Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - FTC
Vet On The Hill, Caterham, South East
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time
Up to £68,000 DOE FTE
We are looking for Veterinary Surgeon to join our fantastic team in Caterham on Fixed Term / Part Time 30 hours basis.
Veterinary Surgeon (Fixed Term, 4 Months - 1 Year) - Because Great Teams Deserve Great Vets
What Makes Us Different? (Spoiler Alert: It's Not the Birthday Cake Tradition)
We actually mean it when we say "people first." While other practices talk about clinical autonomy in interviews then micromanage every prescription, we've built our entire culture around one radical idea: respected vets provide better patient care, period.
Why We're Hiring (The Honest Version)
Two of our vets are on maternity leave - we're genuinely thrilled for them and their growing families, but we need someone brilliant to join our tight-knit team from June for 4 months to a year.
Meet Your Future Squad
3 vets who collaborate rather than compete (and will genuinely welcome you as an equal)
2 clinical directors who lead by example, not by protocol memo (and yes, they consult too)
5 RVNs who've mastered the art of clinical excellence AND anticipating what you need
3 receptionists who can defuse any angry client and somehow keep your consults on schedule
1 practice manager who will go to every length to support you
Total ego count: Zero. Total passion for veterinary medicine: Off the charts.
The Reality Check Section (Because Transparency Matters)
Let's be honest: with a smaller vet team, you'll be busy. Clients want miracle cures, complex cases don't always go to plan, and some days you'll carry the weight of difficult decisions.
Here's what we will do: We'll make sure you never face it alone. We've mastered the art of peer support, celebrating the wins, and processing the tough cases together. No judgment, no martyrdom culture, just genuine collegiality. Yes, we're a smaller crew during this period, but that also means you'll be a vital part of the team from day one - not just a locum filling a gap.
Your Schedule, Your Way
Morning Person? Night Owl? Let us know shifts that work for you
Life Happens Person? We flex around commitments and personal needs
The Fixed-Term Bit: Whether you're between positions, exploring a new location, or just want flexibility, we need someone brilliant for 4 months to a year starting in June
What You'll Actually Experience Here
Instead of corporate buzzwords, here's what our team says:
"Very supportive and knowledgeable team who encourage and promote the very best care for our patients" - Amanda, RVN
Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia
At IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we’re proud to champion long-term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.
You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance
Work-life Balance & Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Colleague Benefits
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Vet On The Hill
17 Essendene Road, Caterham, Caterham, CR3 5PB, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Bartosz Piasecki from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.